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A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: "At approximately 4.26pm on Saturday, April 20, ambulance notified police of a road traffic collision that had occurred on the road access lane into Phear Park, Exmouth.

"The reported collision involved a pedal cycle and rider.

"The road was closed for a period of time to allow for scene examination and investigation.

The scene in Exmouth

"As a result of this incident a 77-year-old male casualty was flown to Derriford Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

"The incident involved a Rayleigh Solitaire pedal cycle which had been travelling downhill toward the main entry/exit gates leading onto the main road.

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"The Roads Policing Team and Serious Collision Investigations team are appealing for witnesses who may be able to add some information to this investigation to come forward, quoting log number DCP-20190420-0711.

"Police are particularly keen to hear from the driver and/or occupants of a white coloured Peugeot convertible seen at the location, who may provide vital evidence as to what took place."